Committee eyes clothing control and cold storage rules
The House Agriculture Committee advances a comprehensive cold storage regulation bill and amendments to the Lever food control law. The chairman says the panel favors extending government control to clothing hoarding and profiteering with penalties. Provisions include twelve month storage limits and quarterly storage reports, with goods stamped by date of receipt. The panel will study licensing of meat packers under the Enyon-Andergun measures next.
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House Committee On Agriculture
Haugen
Palmer
House
Department of Justice
enyon-Andergun
Republicanism vs Internationalism in 1916 platform debate
The Republican Publicity Association reiterates its stance against the League of Nations, citing the 1916 Republican platform's pledge to allegiance to the constitution and to American traditions. It argues the league conflicts with U S sovereignty and immigration, and notes 89 Republican senators oppose the league. It also reports H J Lonergan and James Naughten traveling to Seattle for business before trips to New York and Montana mining areas.
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Republicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Washington
Republican Publicity Association
League of Nations
League
Publicity Association
Republican Party
States
United States
Wilson
Democratic Party
Great Britain
H. J. Lonergan
Jas. Naughten
Seattle
Lonergan
New York City
Naughten
Leavenworth
Butte
Montana
Red Mountain
Peace Commission Seeks 825000 for Paris Mission
President Wilson asked Congress for an additional 825000 to cover American peace commission expenses in Paris from July 1 to year end. Total costs run about 1506706 by year end, with prior spending including subsistence 144914, salaries 103000, and foreign mission costs. The delegation in Paris started at 1300 members and was down to 400 by July 1, only eighty civilians remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
American Peace Commission
Paris
Decrease in Lumber Cut in 1918
The 1918 lumber cut in the United States reached 29,362,020,000 feet reported to the forest service by 14,753 mills up to June 15. The total, based on 22,546 mills, is 31,890,454,000 feet. the computed cut for 1918 is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Forest Service
Still Giants but for the Reds 1918 production changes
A report shows 1918 production 11 percent smaller than 1917 in large general producing regions. The yellow pine group declines 20 percent, North Carolina pine 19 percent, Lake states 9 percent, while Oregon and Washington rise 2 percent.
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North Carolina
Lake States
Oregon
Washington
Government tests show profit from 5 cent coffee in Seattle
United States Attorney Robert C. Saunders says tests with a veteran restaurant manager prove 48 cent coffee can yield 17.50 net profit from 30 gallons at 5 cents a cup, and that a 10 cent Seattle price hike is an attempted profiteer scheme. He notes most Seattle restaurants brew at least 60 gallons daily and charges 5 cents per cup.
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Seattle
United States
Robert C. Saunders
Saunders
Echo Rubber Stamp Line Promises Prompt Delivery
A brief ad notes the Echo offers orders for anything in the Rubber Stamp line with careful attention and quick delivery.
Notice of Hearing Petition for Adoption 1146
In Chelan County Washington Superior Court a petition to adopt Mollie Hodel minor child was filed by Eugene R McClain and Minnie G McClain seeking change of name to Marjorie McClain. Hearing set October 15 1919 at 9:30 AM in Wenatchee Court Room. Attys L J Nelson Herman Howe. Publication dates Sept 19 to Sept 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Hodel
Emma Hodel
John Doe Hodel
A. D
Eugene R. McClain
Minnie G. McClain
Marjorie McClain
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Washington
Wm. A. Grimshaw
Superior Court
A. H. Stevens
C. W. Kellogg
L. J. Nelson
Herman Howe
Leavenworth
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Thomas I Gosslee
The administrator Richard P. Gosslee seeks claims against the estate of Thomas I. Gosslee of Chelan. Creditors must file within six months from the first publication August 22, 1919, with L. J. Nelson of Leavenworth, Washington. Claims not served and filed are barred.
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I. J. Nelson
Leavenworth
Chelan County
Washington
A. D
Richard P. Gosslee
L. J. Nelson
P. O
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Bal
Medill McCormick
Republican Women's National Executive Committee
George Bass
Democratic Women's National Party
Giants
REDS
Slim Isallee
Groh
Nickle
State of Washington
County of
Chelan
Axminsters
Brussels
Rex
Naxle Sales CO
Calder Herring
Thomas I. Gosslee
Great Northern Lumber Co
Leavenworth, Wash
Ichevrol
Zerosene
Board of
Standard Oil Company
California
B. W. Roberts
Special Agent
Standard Oil Co
Wenatchee, Wash
AMELS
R.j.reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
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